Thursday, August 11, 2011

ME and Raja the Amazing Soccer Dog

Momma has long admired Asta Mommi's paintings which you can see for yourself here. Momma always told me that when I crossed over the Rainbow Bridge she would get my portrait done, but I said, "why wait?" Yuh, am I right?

So, see, isn't it great? It is me on my Observation Deck waiting form Momma to come home from work. I know when it is time and Master always lets me out unless Master says that it is too hot or too cold for me to be outside. Sometimes I even wait when it is snowing or raining and won't come in even when Master tells me to because being on guard for Momma is just too important for me to be bothered by a meteorological event.

And now... on to Beautiful Raja!

This is the photo compilation that we made of Beautiful Raja. Look! It has baby me in it and even some pictures of baby Raja!

Check out that slobber around the snooter. Sigh, Raja was just talented in every way.

This is my teenage self admiring her loveliness.

Now, I will tell you something. Raja was most skilled at dribbling a ball. She was completely self taught and it was her most favorite thing to do in the whole world. I tried to learn, but I was never very good at it (maybe some day if the lazy DOH bothers to load my teenage movies you will get to see).

Raja suffered from bad sickies and she knew her time with us was short. She told me, "Baby Mango, on the day I cannot play with my soccer ball, it will be time to say goodbye." That day came all too soon for me, but I am happy knowing that she never suffered.

Since soccer is a total action activity, there are no still photos, but for those of you who have the fast connections, prepare yourselves for an amazing sight that you can watch here.

Mango, we have long admired the paintings by Asta's Mommi. In fact we in this household think she is a genius. And we are so glad that you persuaded MangoMomma to commission such an incredibly fine portrait for you to admire to while you are still full of life and slobber. Oh I wish I could persuade Gail to ask if I could have my portrait done by Asta's Mommi too...Toodle pip!Bertie.

I like the soccer video of Raja - she was so great. When she kicked the ball it went nice and straight! I also like how there was a picture of her with the ball in the photo collage. It's a very nice tribute.

oh Mango--that portrait was just grand--it captures the essence of you so well! Loved the video of beautiful Raja...even a little sneak peak of grandpaw angus at the begining me thinks! even then it looks like Raja's poor hips may be feeling strained??? if you see my bloggy today you will probably blow a gasket. just to warn you.

A wonderful portrait. Asta mom is an artist! I think it's good that you can see the image for your lifetime and see where it gets a place of honor .. The video I found fantastic. I've never seen a dog that can handle the ball so cool. A real dribble.Mischka

That is truely an awesome painting of you and I am glad your Mom didn't wait till you crossed the rainbow bridge before getting it done (Your mom should attach a little bit of Mango hair to the painting - that way you will always be with her) Asta's Mom is so talented.

Asta's mommy is most talented. Your momma was right to not wait to get a portrait of you. And it's nice that you wait on the deck for Momma. After all, doesn't she enjoy knowing she was missed, even if it is raining or snowing?

Oh Uncle Mango, your painting is just wonderful. Miss Asta's mum is marvellous. I love Raja playing soccer but mum loves the slobbers the best. Thanks for sharing your memories. Take care big fella. Mum sends you and Dexter a hug. No worries, and love, Stella

MangoOh Man!Waja was not only handsome wif amazing dwoolabilities but a fantaboolous soccew playew..he could give some tips to Beckham..I know he is the staw of the team in ovew the bwidge..i look fowawd to meeting him someday.You wewe such a dawling baby boy Mango and I know that even thought the time was much too showt, you leawned lots fwom youw bwuvvews.I love the wall of bootiful photogwaphs..you have a most gowgeous family and legacyThank you fow liking and talking about Mommi's painting. she was so enamoowed of you while painting, she and I miss seeing you evewy day hewe in ouw house o that canvas.I hope you awe happy seeing youw pawtwait evewy daysmoochiest of kissesASTA

OMD.. Asta's Mom TOTALLY captured the Inner Mango!! It is just PERFECT!! I am sure it will be hung in the bestest place in the house.. wherever That might be!! Butt it will be Made BETTER fur havin that Painting there!!!

Asta's Mom is one talented lady! We love seeing her paintings on Asta's blog. She captured you beautifully! We have just one question - how is Dexter handling this favoritism? Hmmm?Loving the new header pics!

Oh Mango. That portrait is gorgeous. She really got your expression and the twinkle in your eye. Very beautiful. We're working on mom to get one done. She says some day! Raja was mega talented!! We loved her prancing front paws - almost like she was dancing!!

Great painting - Uh My momma would LOVE to have one like that of me! Is it possible to order?

Raja the football magician!! Amazing. Whenever I get to a ball, big or small, it only takes me a few minutes to make it go hizzzz... Afterwards it's much easier to grab... and hold on to...Bundy the Bundle of Joy

Mango! That is a the most super duper stupendous incredible fabulous must adorn the most frequented wall in the house painting EVER! Simply marvelous :D :D :D Glad your Momma had it done now vs. later! :D

Raja's soccer skills would have put her on the Brazilian Olympic team fur sure! Faultless dribbling if ever I saw it :D